New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reflected on the changing nature of media and political communication, recalling how he had witnessed the transition from the days of press releases and fax machines to the era of Instagram reels and digital platforms.
Addressing journalists at a Diwali Milan gathering at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Modi spoke about his early association with media work and the relationships he built with journalists over the years.
“I have witnessed the entire evolution of media communication — from the era of the press release to the age of the Instagram reel,” he said.
The Prime Minister also thanked journalists for attending the gathering during the festive season, noting that their work often requires them to remain on the move covering breaking news.
PM Modi Remembers His Media Responsibilities In The 1990s
Recounting his early political years, Modi said he was given responsibilities related to two major nationwide campaigns in the 1990s. At the time, sending a press release could involve searching for a fax machine.
He said he continued handling media-related responsibilities even after moving to Delhi. Recalling earlier Diwali Milan gatherings, Modi said his role often involved arranging chairs and welcoming guests.
He also remembered a time when cameras were fewer, but his interactions with journalists remained warm and personal.
The Prime Minister said the experience taught him lessons that continue to help him even today.
Modi Recalls Journalists Knowing About His Gujarat CM Appointment
Modi also shared an anecdote from 2001, when journalists reportedly learned about his impending appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister before several people within his own party.
Recalling the incident, he said a group of journalists, including several women, walked into his room and asked him to offer them sweets because he was about to move to Gujarat as Chief Minister.
The Prime Minister used the occasion to reflect on his association with the media, which has spanned several phases of political communication.
PM Modi Completes 25 Years As Head Of Government
Modi completed 25 years as the head of a government on October 7, 2026. He first took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and later became Prime Minister on May 26, 2014.
He began his third consecutive term as Prime Minister on June 9, 2024.
